Mahi-Mahi Fishing Spots in Australia

Overview: about mahi-mahi

Blue-water acrobat (also called dolphinfish) found offshore along most of warm-water Australia. Most reliably caught around FADs, current lines and floating structure off NSW, QLD and WA in summer. Targeted with skirts, stickbaits and pilchard baits — fast-growing and excellent eating.

Quick facts

Size: 70–130 cm (max 200 cm)
Weight: 3–10 kg (max 40 kg)
Depth: 0–80 m
Habitat: Offshore, Pelagic

Regulations (per state)

State	Size	Bag
NSW	—	10
QLD	50 cm min	10

Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.

Safety & handling

Bleed quickly and ice — colours fade rapidly post-capture.

Biology: Mahi-Mahi size, diet & habitat

Habitat: Offshore, Pelagic
Typical size: 70–130 cm (max 200 cm)
Weight: 3–10 kg (max 40 kg)
Depth range: 0–80 m
Diet: flyingfish, squid, small baitfish
Most active: diurnal
Global range: Pantropical and subtropical

How to target: Mahi-Mahi angling strategies

Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

small skirts and bibless minnows trolled around FADs and floating debris
stickbaits and soft plastics cast at sighted fish under flotsam
live yakkas pitched at fish following the boat
fly with 10wt and large baitfish patterns under FAD shadows

Best season: when to catch mahi-mahi in Australia

NSW: Nov-May (offshore FADs)
QLD: year-round

Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions, so check recent reports before a trip.

Where to catch: mahi-mahi fishing spots in Australia

25 mapped fishing spots, marks and waypoints for mahi-mahi across Australia, covering land-based fishing, rock fishing and offshore and bluewater fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.

Queensland14

New South Wales7

Western Australia3

Victoria1

Portland Canyons
Canyon · VIC
-38.85°

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